The doors of wisdom are never shut.
-Benjamin Franklin

In this life we cannot always do great things. We can only do small things with great love.
-Mother Teresa

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles have strengthened me...you may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
-Walt Disney

There is only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give everything. I do and I demand that my players do.
-Vince Lombardi



"Motivated minds networking together can be a powerful force creating desirable outcomes, so surround yourself with the best possible influences while you strive to bring out the best of each other on your quest for constant and never ending improvement."



I was recently asked to write a short article related to The Law of Action. The request specifically included that I be authentic, vulnerable and speak of my own experience. In writing the article, I had a sudden realization of a self-limiting behavior. The article is included here, and what occurred in my life within days after follows the article:

There is a point in time where it becomes imperative that we take action to succeed. Sometimes action comes easy. After Evaluating my current reality, Opening, Trusting and Waiting for Guidance, Intentioning outcomes based on Guidance, and Realigning my Energy with changes, it is time to Take Action. Most of the time this process works like a charm for me (much better than the old way evaluate/strategize/work) and the action seems to fall into place entirely on its own. However, sometimes moving forward is just something I cannot do. What then?

That’s when I ask myself my favorite question: “What’s that about?” It’s a very gentle question that doesn’t create the defensiveness of a “Why” question. It allows me to step into the role of Observer and view the situation without judgment or defense. I can simply observe what’s going on, what it’s about and realize what is blocking me from moving with the Law of Action. Every time I’ve used this question, the result has been amazing. I can’t remember ever getting the same answer twice, and that simple, gentle query has always led to amazing discoveries.

Though only my closest friends believe me, I’ve always been a shy person. I can stand up in front of crowds of people and present inspirational and motivational seminars with great joy and love in every minute, but put me in a situation where I’m interacting one-on-one with people I don’t know and I freeze. Wow! What’s that about?

Great question! Putting all judgment aside, I realize that in those moments I’ve redirected my focus from loving the people in front of me to hoping they’ll like me. I’ve gone from looking out with love to looking in with judgment. Ouch. I wouldn’t do that to a friend, so am I willing to continue doing it to myself? No. Now it’s time for me to take action and make an adjustment. Not only will I look out with love, I’ll look in the same way. That feels better! Besides, whether I’m one-on-one or in front of thousands, my purpose in life is to be love, not worry about what someone thinks of me. Now taking action and interacting one-on-one becomes something I can do easily, and it is all due to that one simple question.

I invite you to try it on and see if it works for you. The next time there is an action you’re having a hard time with, gently ask yourself, “What’s that about?” Step out of any self-judgment and into the role of observer. Let the answer come. Maybe it’s not time, maybe there is another direction to go in, maybe there is a self-limiting belief that you can take action to release, or it may be something altogether different. Whatever the case, be gentle with yourself. You’re worth it.

Today I went out to do some marketing. Given my old feelings around one-on-one situations, cold calls have always been uncomfortable for me. This time, I was armed with new insight. I intentionally focused outward with love as I approached my first target. The meeting went incredibly well, and not only will the local college allow my information to be placed on every bulletin board on campus; they have invited me to set up a table every month at their events at all three campuses! Wow! What a huge opportunity.
Success in hand, I headed for home, but that wonderful voice of Guidance kept telling me to stop at particular store. I really didn’t want to go. My focus had already turned back in and I caught myself experiencing FEAR (Future Events Appearing Real.) I don’t know these people! What if they get nasty with me, don’t like me, etc.?

As my coach would say, “Great catch!” I realigned my focus, pulled in to the parking lot and went inside. The place was busy, so I shopped a bit, found something I needed anyway, and by the time I approached the register, there wasn’t a soul around. I asked the clerk if they would be willing to allow me to post my flyer in the store. She took it to the owner for approval, and the owner stalked up to the counter and said that putting it up in the store would be cutting her own throat, because she does the same thing. Consciously remembering to focus out with love, I gently responded that I could entirely understand her position and didn’t blame her a bit. Something kept her talking. Maybe it was the love. I offered her a complimentary session so she could experience what I do because it’s always fun to experience someone else's style. She asked me my specialty and I replied, “Joy.”

It was fun to watch her turn the paper over in her hands. She didn’t seem to know quite what to do with it or me. “Are you one of those glass half (long-pause) full people?” I smiled and said that either the glass is half full, or it has a lot of potential. We both laughed. Now there was amazing warmth. She asked a few more questions, and then suddenly decided that she would put my information up in her shop.
It’s amazing what a little love can do.
Have the best day of your life. I love you.




"Success is a journey, not a destination."

"If you don't know where you are going you will end up someplace else."

"Listen to your heart and follow your dreams - they will take you to where you want to be."

"Your attitude almost always determines your success in life."

"Even slight corrections in thinking can change everything in your life."

"Think about these 4 steps:

1. Preparation - gathering of information and resources to fully understand a problem or an opportunity.

2. Incubation - Let your subconscious mind play with the information. Ask for help from The Divine. Then move a head with action. always be ready to add to the information you already have.

3. Illumination - it is interesting to see what information and help comes to you. Often as an "Aha" - sometimes it will be a call from a friend - stay open to possibilities.

4. Implementation - "Lots of people have great ideas in the shower but they seem to lose them when they dry off."



“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”

The time is always right to do what is right.”"

“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, has strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”


“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”


“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.”"

"A problem is a chance for you to do your best."

"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it."


"Embrace change; welcome it, for change opens up space for new opportunities."

"Keep things circulating in your life....the less stuff you need to convince yourself of your happiness, the higher your consciousness and the less potential you harbor for any suffering....because in all living systems, that which doesn't move and change and evolve becomes stagnant and dies."